Matt had a much quieter night and the nurse keeps telling us its only been 4 days and he is making progress. They've lowered the amount of meds they're giving to control his ICP and his numbers are still good. His sedation is a little lower, too, but its still high enough to keep him from moving much. His left eye is hardly swollen at all anymore and his ear is looking okay.
They have been watching a spot on his lung x-ray to see if it develops into pneumonia, which is apparently quite common in patients who've been intubated for a long time. The cultures have been coming back okay so far, so he's just on a general antibiotic. He's fighting a bit of a fever, too, which is also quite common for head injuries. They gave him Tylenol yesterday which helped some, but right now they are just monitoring it and have a fan and ice packs on him.
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Keri, you are phenomenal. You and Matt in our hearts. Thanks so much for the updates. Let us know if you need anything.
ReplyDeleteAly and Kat
Keri,
ReplyDeleteKate and I were so sad and scared to hear of Matt's accident. We have been thinking of you both and sending all our healing thoughts and love. You are a fantastic duo and it sounds like you are surrounded by lots of love and support. Kate and I are with you in spirit and would love to do ANYTHING to help. Please don't hesitate to ask. We're cheering for a fast recovery Matt! So, keep truck'n!
Love,
Marianna
Hey Keri, It's Aunt Elaine!
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are with Matt in that ICU room and
of course with you sitting in the waiting room.
Be strong, because there is nothing that compares to waiting and waiting. It is one of
the hardest things we have to do. You have a lot of prayers going your way from Louisiana.
Love you both.
Keri, Oh, you and Matt have been on my mind all day long since I got the email from Becky. Lots of love,
ReplyDeleteMeg Klepack
Dear Keri,
ReplyDeleteNick (courtens) told (my) nick at longwood about the accident last night and today I received your group email. I couldn t beleive it. I have been thinking positive thoughts to you and Matt all day. The fact that Matt is a strong young man and that he is surrounded by all the love and care from you, and the family around him is all in his favor for healing. Thanks for updating your blog. We will keep you both in our thoughts.
I wish I could give you a big hug, but your family is probably giving you tons by now!!
Take care dear keri.
Marie.
Hi Keri,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know that the entire staff at the First UU in Burlington are thinking of you both and sending healing energy. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Christina Fulton
My thoughts are with both of you - I'm happy to hear that Matt is somewhat stabilized and in good hands. Be strong!
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